KANSAS – Ida Pearl Newman, 96, of Hoopeston, and formerly of Kansas, passed away at 10:14 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Heritage Health, Hoopeston.
A service celebrating her life is 11 a.m. Monday, May 21, at Templeton Funeral Home. Burial follows in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the service time Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Newman was born March 11, 1922, in Edgar County, the daughter of the late Claude and Ida Shy Kirkham. She married Leon Newman Jan. 31, 1943, in Clark County. He preceded her in death Oct. 25, 1995.
Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Jean (Charlie) Kentner of Rossville; a granddaughter, Becky Jean (Shawn) Drennan of Rossville; two great-grandchildren, Morgan Jean and Tristen Drennan; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Wayne Kentner; five sisters; and two brothers.
Mrs. Newman was a member of Kansas Christian Church and attended Rossville Church of Christ.
Memorial donations may be made to the Kansas Christian Church Building Fund or to Rossville Church of Christ.
Online Condolences at www.TempletonFuneralHome.com.